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Social Work Announces New Summer Sports-Focused Class
The College of Social Work will this summer offer "Prevention and Youth Development through Sport, Recreation and Play" (Social Work 2110), a four-week session 1 course based in ecological theory.…
Apply for 2019-20 OSU Sports and Society Initiative Student Research Grants
A limited number of SSI Student Research Grants will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who commit to conducting sports and society research with an SSI faculty affiliate from Summer…
Research news: Winning fans see self-esteem boost
Fans of a college football team that wins a big game could experience a boost in self-esteem that lasts at least two days after the event, a new study suggests.
On the other hand, fans of…
LiFE Sports announces youth development job opportunities
LiFEsports often receives job postings from local and national youth development organizations. Click on any of the links below to see current flyers for job openings. Please note that…
Kraft featured in Cleveland.com article on athletes and domestic violence
Sports and Society Director Nicole Kraft provided the expert voice for a cleveland.com article on Kareem Hunt and why allegations of domestic violence against women have not prevented him from…
Apply Now for 2019 Sports Analytics Grants
A limited number of SSI Sports Analytics Grants will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who commit to working with an SSI faculty affiliate from Summer 2019 through Spring of 2020 to…
SSI's 2019 Student Sports Research Fair Now Accepting Applications
The inaugural SSI Student Research Fair will be a celebration of OSU student-led research on sports and societal issues over the past year. We encourage participation by students who have…
Sports law expert guided by economics degree at Ohio State
Matthew Mitten '81 has had his hands all over the national and international sports landscape, helping ensure athletic competition around the world is fair, safe and governed with integrity. …